Post-Discharge Services for Different Diagnoses Than Index Hospitalization Predict Decreased 30-Day Readmissions Among Medicare Beneficiaries

ConclusionsTo reduce unplanned 30-day readmission more effectively, discharge planning should include post-discharge services to address health conditions beyond the primary cause of the IH.

Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - June 20, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research